Electrical Controls System Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Colchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK seeks an Electrical Controls System Engineer for a 6-month contract position. The role involves site installation, system testing, and project documentation. Ideal candidates will have experience with Siemens PLCs and SCADA systems, alongside relevant qualifications in electrical engineering.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control systems and electrical engineering.
• Experience with PLC and SCADA systems critical for role.
• Knowledge of project documentation and testing methodologies essential.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for site installation, testing, and integration of control systems.
• Deliver assigned modules ensuring quality standards and documentation.
• Identify project opportunities and ensure adherence to safety standards.

Skills

Control panels

Electrical installations

Instrumentation solutions

PLC programming

SCADA systems

Education

Degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Incorporated Engineer status (or working towards)

Tools

Siemens S7 PLCs

WinCC SCADA

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Electrical Controls System Engineer, Colchester

Client: Belcan

Location: Colchester, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views:

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Posted:

10.06.2025

Expiry Date:

25.07.2025

Job Description:

Job location: Chesterfield

Our Client, an engineering company, is seeking an Electrical Controls System Engineer / Software Engineer Controls System for a 6-month contract position (Outside IR35) in Chesterfield, UK.

Role

As a Controls System Engineer, you will be responsible for site installation, site retesting, site surveys, full integrated system testing, CFAT, SAT, and installation. You should have experience in system specification, design, development, and testing, with hands-on experience with Siemens S7 PLCs and WinCC SCADA systems.

Main Responsibilities

Delivering assigned modules within projects, including PLC, SCADA, testing, networking, documentation, and hardware design. Ensuring projects meet technical and quality standards, identifying project opportunities and variations, and adhering to company quality processes and procedures.

Experience & Qualifications

• Strong understanding of control panels, electrical installations, and instrumentation solutions.
• A degree or HND/HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Control Systems, or a relevant discipline, or status as an Incorporated Engineer or working towards professional registration.

Desirable Experience

• Developing project modules, including PLC code, SCADA scripts, Mimics, and communication drivers.
• Developing O & M documentation, FDS, DDS, test specifications, and testing methodologies.
• Experience in site work documentation, risk assessments, method statements, site testing documentation, and handling system packing and shipping.

Important:

The successful candidate will be required to obtain SC clearance at the start of the contract.